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Articles | Volume XLII-2
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-531-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-531-2018
30 May 2018
 | 30 May 2018

EXPLOITING MIRRORS IN 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF SMALL ARTEFACTS

G. Kontogianni, A. T. Thomaidis, R. Chliverou, and A. Georgopoulos

Keywords: Mirrors, Range-based modelling, Image-based modelling, small artefacts

Abstract. 3D reconstruction of small artefacts is very significant in order to capture the details of the whole object irrespective of the documentation method which is used (Ranged Based or Image Based). Sometimes it is very difficult to achieve it because of hidden parts, occlusions, and obstructions which the object has. Hence, more data are necessary in order to 3D digitise the whole of the artefact leading to increased time for collecting and consequently processing the data. A methodology is necessary in order to reduce the collection of the data and therefore their processing time especially in cases of mass digitisation. So in this paper, the use of mirrors in particular high-quality mirrors in the data acquisition phase for the 3D reconstruction of small artefacts is investigated. Two case studies of 3D reconstruction are presented: the first one concerns Range-Based modelling especially a Time of Flight laser scanner is utilised and in the second one Image-Based modelling technique is implemented.